Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta his too scared of signing a genuine No.9 and his bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins was nothing more than a PR stunt to appease supporters, so claims Troy Deeney.

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal were “disappointed” not to sign anyone in the winter transfer window, but felt the need to remain ‘disciplined’ in how they acted. The Arsenal manager was vocal about his desire for a January addition to the frontline,

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says other players will have to step up like super sub Mikel Merino after the makeshift striker secured the Premier League title hopefuls a vital victory at lacklustre Leicester.

Mikel Arteta has overseen a stunning transformation at Arsenal since his arrival, but the Spaniard has also made several transfer decisions that are now haunting him

Mikel Arteta will use every ounce of his tactical acumen to help Arsenal win the Premier League this season - but his shortcomings in the transfer market look set to cost the Gunners dearly

Mikel Arteta faces a big decision over three players who will be out of contract at Arsenal in less than 18 months.